The Chinese referred to China as the Middle Kingdom. What does this term illustrate?

The point of view of people influences geographic labels.

One reason the Justinian Code was significant was that it

led to the modern legal systems of many Western countries

n the 14th century, why were the cities of Nanjing, Calicut, & Mogadishu significant?

Major centers of trading activity flourished there

What conclusion about Chinese society during the Tang and Song dynasties can be drawn

Some people the opportunities for social mobility.

Which conclusion about the Grand Canal in China can be drawn from the map?

used to ship grain from Hangzhou and Beijing by the canal.

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1
The Chinese referred to China as the Middle Kingdom. What does this term illustrate?
Most people do not understand geography.
Place names sometimes commemorate important events
The point of view of people influences geographic labels.
The names of places refer to significant physical features.
2
One reason the Justinian Code was significant was that it
established the basis the Code of Hammurabi
incorporated laws from all over Asia and Europe
led to the modern legal systems of many Western countries
led to the protection of inalienable rights in Roman
3
Mandate of Heaven, & reverence for ancestors are associated with which civilizations
West Africa
Greece
China
India
4
n the 14th century, why were the cities of Nanjing, Calicut, & Mogadishu significant?
Major centers of trading activity flourished there
The Portuguese established colonies there
Islamic religious centers developed there.
The first democracies emerged there.
5
Which river is most closely associated with Hinduism?
Yellow
Euphrates
Nile
Ganges
6
Independent city-states in ancient Greece can be most directly attributed to the
practice of oligarchy
diverse ethnic groups in the region
large number of different languages
rugged mountainous terrain
7
Which river was essential to the survival of the West African kingdoms ?
Thames
Niger
Zambeizi
Nile
8
Which influenced the construction of semipermanent settlements during the Neolithic period?
production of surplus food
introduction of fishing nets
drawings on cave walls
ability to harness fire
9
Which individual is best associated with filial piety, and the Analects?
Confucius
Han Wudi
Hanfeizi
Laozi (Lao Tzu)
10
What conclusion about Chinese society during the Tang and Song dynasties can be drawn
The majority of Chinese people were merchants.
Some people the opportunities for social mobility.
Most peasants in China were literate.
Social status of Chinese people was determined by religion
11
Which conclusion about the Grand Canal in China can be drawn from the map?
Coastal ports dominated the canal system.
Troops could easily be moved west of Luoyang on the canals.
The canal prevented invaders from conquering the dynasties
used to ship grain from Hangzhou and Beijing by the canal.
12
Which economic system relies hunting, herding, and farming to maintain self-sufficiency?
Mixed
Command
Traditional
Capitalism
13
In India, for which achievement is the Gupta Golden Age best known?
invention of the iron foot stirrup
Concept of zero
adoption of the printing press
use of gunpowder

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